SBP Advocates Regional Collaboration to Strengthen Asia’s Integrated Capital Markets
SBP urges regional cooperation to build integrated capital markets in Asia, highlighting innovation, regulatory alignment, and digital infrastructure for sustainable growth.
The Bank of Punjab Partners with Green Agri Mall to Expand Financial Access for Farmers Across Pakistan
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Green Agri Mall have formed a strategic partnership to enhance financial access for farmers by establishing dedicated banking booths at Green Agri Mall centers, providing convenient agricultural financing and tailored banking services across Pakistan.
State Bank of Pakistan Strengthens Digital Financial Ecosystem with New Technology Risk Management Framework
The State Bank of Pakistan introduces a comprehensive Technology Risk Management Framework for Payment Institutions to bolster cybersecurity, ensure business continuity, and enhance digital financial resilience across Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Bank Deposits-to-GDP Ratio Drops to Lowest Level Among Peers: SBP
Pakistan’s deposits-to-GDP ratio has dropped to its lowest among peer economies despite record financial inclusion, according to SBP. Weak deposit growth, inflation, taxation, and religious factors are driving savers toward alternative assets, raising concerns about long-term investment financing and financial stability.
HBL Partners with NCCPL to Pioneer Bank Integration in Pakistan’s Capital Markets
HBL becomes the first bank in Pakistan to collaborate with NCCPL, setting a new benchmark for commercial bank involvement in the capital markets through digital finance, Margin Trading, and CGT services.
PBA Leads Pakistan’s Banking Sector with Focus on Inclusion and Strategic Reforms
Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA), under the leadership of Muneer Kamal, reinforces its mission to build an inclusive banking ecosystem by driving policy reforms and strategic collaborations across the financial sector.
PBA Chairman Zafar Masud Calls for Urgent Tax Reforms to Ease Pressure on Pakistan’s Banking Sector
Zafar Masud, Chairman of the Pakistan Banks’ Association, stresses the critical need for tax reforms and a broader tax base to relieve mounting pressure on banks and secure Pakistan’s long-term economic resilience.
NIBAF Delivers Three-Week Compliance Program for Askari Bank Officers to Enhance AML and CFT Expertise
NIBAF successfully completed a three-week specialized compliance training for Askari Bank officers in Islamabad, focusing on AML, CFT, regulatory compliance, and global standards.
NIBAF Strengthens Islamic Banking Skills Through Certification Program for Bank Alfalah
NIBAF successfully conducted an Islamic Banking Certification Program for Bank Alfalah officers in Karachi, led by Mufti Muhammad Najeeb Khan, reinforcing expertise and collaboration in Islamic finance.
VIS Raises Faysal Bank’s Credit Ratings to ‘AA+’, Citing Robust Islamic Banking and Financial Strength
VIS Credit Rating Company upgrades Faysal Bank’s ratings to ‘AA+/A1+’, highlighting strong Islamic banking growth, digital strategy, asset quality, and a stable financial outlook.